Wisconsin Question 2, Restriction of Gambling Casinos Advisory Question (April 1993)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Legislatively referred advisory question |
Origin |
Wisconsin Question 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred advisory question in Wisconsin on April 6, 1993. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported a constitutional amendment to restrict gambling casinos in the state. |
A “no” vote opposed a constitutional amendment to restrict gambling casinos in the state. |
Election results
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Wisconsin Question 2 |
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646,827 | 60.82% | ||
| No | 416,722 | 39.18% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 2 was as follows:
| “ | Do you favor a constitutional amendment that would restrict gambling casinos in this state? | ” |
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Wisconsin State Legislature to place an advisory question on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 50 votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and 17 votes in the Wisconsin State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Advisory questions do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
See also
Footnotes
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